Jacksonville to Mobile flights
Mobile lies 613 km (381 mi) west of Jacksonville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jacksonville | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | JAX, 18 km out | PNS, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 36601–36695 |
Clocks in Mobile are 1 h behind Jacksonville right now, so a 1 h 32 min journey lands only 32 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jacksonville
Jacksonville is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST, 51 km), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 93 km).
Arriving in Mobile
Mobile is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pensacola International Airport (PNS), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mobile Regional Airport (MOB, 19 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola International Airport | PNS | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,004 ft | 121 ft |
| Mobile Regional Airport (regional) | MOB | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,502 ft | 219 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from Jacksonville?
613 km (381 mi) in a straight line, west of Jacksonville.
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Mobile by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Mobile?
Mobile is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Jacksonville to Mobile flights?
Typically Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS); Mobile also has MOB.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.